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07-14-2004, 04:20 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Jul 2004
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|  1st tune-up dealer or garage? I have a question about the first tune-up for your motorcycle...i just bought the gs500 and the suzuki place told me the first tune-up had to be done at the dealership...but after that you can go anywhere else for future tune-ups...is this true?...is their something special that they do on 1st tune-ups?...all i know is it is going to cost a lot of money haveing it done there...TMH
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07-14-2004, 05:40 PM
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| What makes you say that?   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| You can do it. We can help. Read the manual and tell us what it calls for. There are many qualified people in this and other forums willing to guide you.  to dealer shop rates.Edit: I just remembered that they may require the first service be done at a dealership for warranty purposes. Your manual should tell you.
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07-15-2004, 04:39 PM
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| Flipper ( Don't Ask )   Joined: Jul 2004
Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750
Location: Alabama
Posts: 3,936
| Maintenance Schedule for the Suzuki GS500F This is after the first 500 miles Tighten: Cylinder head nuts Exhaust pipe nuts Chassis nuts and bolts Inspect: Tappet clearances Fuel line Vapor hose (Cali. model) Idle speed Clutch Drive chain (Also clean and lube) Brake Hose Brake Fluid Brakes Tires Steering Front Fork Rear suspension Change or Replace: Engine oil Oil filter |
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07-15-2004, 06:03 PM
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| What makes you say that? Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| The valve (tappet) adjustment is the only one that might be a challenge. Ask around and you'll find plenty of help.
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07-16-2004, 06:42 AM
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| What makes you say that? Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| I'm fairly sure they're quoting me. 
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